Atlanta Rapper's Death On Birthday Ruled Accidental

ATLANTA, GA — The late rapper Kenneth "Young Scooter" Bailey was not killed in a recent shooting, despite rumors, but rather died from an accidental leg injury on his 39th birthday, according to the Fulton County Medical Examiner's Office.

The news, which has garnered national attention, including by People, came Tuesday evening when the medical examiner's office confirmed Bailey suffered a deadly injury to his right thigh that resulted in blood loss.

"The Atlanta Police Department is aware of inaccurate comments and social media posts regarding the death of Kenneth Bailey. While we understand that many people are saddened by his passing, it is important to recognize that Atlanta police officers neither discharged their firearms nor used any force against Mr. Bailey," police said in a statement.

The injury was sustained during a police incident on Friday. Police said officers responded around 5:30 p.m. to the 200 block of William Nye Drive Southeast after receiving a call about a dispute with possible gunfire.

When they arrived, Homicide Unit Commander Andrew Smith said a man opened and shut the door on officers. While the officers were establishing a perimeter, police said two men ran from the home.

Police said officers ultimately found one of the men, later identified as Bailey, who was accused of jumping two fences and was suffering from a leg injury.

Officers rendered aid to Bailey, and he was taken to a hospital for treatment, police said. He later died of his injury at the hospital, police said. Police did not release the condition of the second man accused of running.

Police said officers did not discharge their weapons during the chase, and the medical examiner's office confirmed Bailey's leg injury was not from a gunshot.

"Mr. Bailey injured himself on organic (wooden) fencing material and/or woody debris after vaulting at least one fence," the medical examiner's officer stated.

Police on Tuesday said they arrested Demetria Spence, 31, in connection with the case. She was accused of making the false 911 call that led to the police response at William Nye.

During the 10-minute and 36-second call, which Patch has reviewed, a woman is heard identifying herself as the neighborhood watch to dispatchers. In the call, she is heard alleging there was a domestic dispute occurring at the home.

She further claimed illegal behavior happened at the home, where she said there were seven males. The caller said a male was fighting a nude woman outside of the home, which allegedly led to a shooting.

The caller is later heard alleging the woman's child was also in danger.

"The girl is hurt because she was bleeding profusely, like blood everywhere," the 911 caller said. " ... He dragged her back in the house. ... Everyone in the house has weapons."

A TMZ report stated Spence, a "Baddies" contestant who is also known as Demi Blanco, said on an Instagram Live video that she made the 911 call to "protect herself."

Spence was arrested on charges of transmitting a false public alarm and was taken to the Fulton County Jail, police said.

The family released a statement, per Fox 5 Atlanta. It read in part:

"Young Scooter was more than just a hip-hop artist. He was a phenomenal father and mentor to a lot of Atlanta youth pursuing both sports and music. Scooter was their advocate and support system. He always encouraged his children and the youth to pursue their dreams no matter what. The family is grateful for the outpouring of support and love from the city and all over the country. At this time, they are requesting privacy and prayers as they grieve and wait for answers."

Bailey, known for hits "Columbia" and "Jugg King," is originally from South Carolina, People reported. He signed to childhood friend Future's Freebandz label in 2012 and to Waka Flocka Flame's Brick Squad Monopoly in 2013, according to People. Both label owners are from Atlanta.